Mississippi State's defense limited Arkansas to 200 yards a lone field goal, which came on the Razorbacks' first drive, as the Bulldogs picked up their first SEC win on the season, 7-3.
Mississippi State quarterback Mike Wright throws a pass as Arkansas defensive lineman Trajan Jeffcoat puts on the pressure during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Fayetteville, Ark. Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson slips past Mississippi State defensive end Deonte Anderson during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Fayetteville, Ark.
Mississippi State was without starting quarterback Will Rogers because of a shoulder injury suffered in the fourth quarter of their previous game. Wright, a Vanderbilt transfer, had a second-quarter touchdown pass to Jo’Quavious Marks.Arkansas’ offense, ranked 118th in FBS in yards per game, struggled worse than usual, especially in the first half. The Razorbacks had just four first downs and 78 yards.
Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson went 19 of 31 for 97 yards with an interception and he ran for 38 yards on 16 carries. Jefferson’s Hail Mary attempt from about 60 yards was batted down at the goal line.Arkansas’ six-game losing streak is its longest since 2019 when the Razorbacks lost nine straight, finishing 2-10 and winless in the SEC. Coach Chad Morris was fired before the season was over.
The best Arkansas can hope for is a .500 regular season. It’s a big step backward for a team that won nine games two seasons ago and seven last year while returning a preseason All-American running back and second-team All-SEC quarterback.
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